Do these speakers have the Standby mode? I've ready about complaints with the standby mode and want to make sure that they dont' have them.
5793
I use them to listen to music at work and Yes if music stops they do go into standby but just start up the music and there back on. At least that's the only issue I have had with them. Hope that helps answer your question.
5794
If by "standby mode" you mean do they go into a state of "sleep" if they have not received a signal for a certain amount of time, that is true. They will shut down if they don't receive a signal for a period of time.
5795
The ones I bought had standby mode. I have the impression that amazon can't guarantee you don't get standby mode.
5796
These speakers have only the button it is switched on and off on the regulator of volume of sound...
5797
Wade - if you are referring to the power down due to audio inactivity, yes, they do have that. But to tell you the truth, this has not been an issue with me at all. I use them quite frequently for videos, music etc and I haven't even noticed that it has come into play. I actually prefer this mode, as I don't have to power the units down when I walk away. And when I return, they automatically power themselves up. Hope this helps.
5798
Wade - if you are referring to the power down due to audio inactivity, yes, they do have that. But to tell you the truth, this has not been an issue with me at all. I use them quite frequently for videos, music etc and I haven't even noticed that it has come into play. I actually prefer this mode, as I don't have to power the units down when I walk away. And when I return, they automatically power themselves up.Hope this helps.
5799
They go off after like 10mins if u don't use em. U can turn the knob to off and on again or wait bout 10secs after playing something.. They said they got it cuz of the European regulations and it saves electricity
1074455
Speakers DO NOT stay powered on despite what bluguitarman says. They have a "power save" mode that shuts them off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Pretty lousy if you ask me, but the killer sound these puppies put out MORE than makes up for that minor annoyance.
8883
Mine didn't turn off automatically. As far as the sound, I thought they were great as long as they lasted, but for only 3 months is not very long for something to last. Maybe I got a lemon.
558219
In regards to SoundSticks being short-lived, I suspect those speakers are being played at a sustained high volume. Remember, these are supplementary computer speakers. I wish someone who had these speakers stop functioning inside the warranty period would give us feedback on how it was handled by Harman Kardon.Thanks.
2266406
They sure will, crisp clean and pretty impressive for how small they are, be sure to run them with a nice amp, and don't forget they have a 20 hour break in period, as all nice speakers do, so don't crank them right away, and set your amp to small speaker size as well, you'll be happy, I am
2135272
Ye you need an amp, they are not powered speakers. They are passive speakers as indicated by the "P" in "B2030P" which means you need an amp to power them.
1586688
To tell you the truth I don't even use them. They have an echo effect when you turn them up. Don't like that. To try to answer your question most of the others hit it on the head,make sure the volume is turned up on the speakers and make sure the base unit is on. Best of luck to you.
769813
It could be a connection issue. I have no buzz with mine. I think you should check your connections then if that doesn't solve your issue then look into exchanging them. I think they're great speakers!
539541
They will power on as soon as the ports get power. I have them plugged into an active port, so the speakers are on all the time.
1205120
No they do and they do suck battery power out like there is no tomorrow. I recommend getting the new 2013 studios since those sound better and come with a rechargeable battery.
1543389
They stay in sleep mode until they receive a ping to wake up. When on, the JBL logo lights up; otherwise it's off. iTunes sometimes initially gives me a warning saying approximately "..no speakers found..." - but then all the speakers show up and work fine. I have them up on top of book shelf w/o any issues.
1220866
Yes you can turn off the standby mode but if you don't use sound it turn off itself. I use this speakers with a creative z sound card. Speakers I got it for 99 dollars and the card 85. I like the speakers because you don't get a lot of wires.
1665656
I do not have this problem. It could be just a manufacturing error. I would just contact the company about this issue as I do not have this problem with my speakers.
570290
When I received the speakers the tweets were included. By the way the sound great. All I can recommend is to break them in for at least a week depending on your time listening to them. To do that listen to them with the volume down alittle basically don't bang them like you stole em. I noticed they sound better than they did when I first got them. Hope this helps and good luck. Also stock decks will hender the performance of the speakers
1878193
I have same issue but only when paused for some time--at least 2-3 minutes. The soundbar goes into standby mode when it doesn't receive a signal. Default energy saving feature and I don't know any way to change. I usually skip back once or twice and soundbar will reconnect by the time I'm at the point where paused.
1501584
SORRY... I got carried away with a sort of general review. WARRANTY? If sold by Amazon... NONE! Please email the seller in advance and get written confirmation of warranty. If the Seller is not an established 'store-front business' then they can disappear at anytime along with your warranty. POLK WARRANTY (5 years) requires AUTHORIZED SELLER purchase AND 'proof of purchase'. Please keep in mind my previous comments regarding my Polk speakers are for use with only 100 WATT output (barely idling). If you plan to stress these speakers close to their max then my opinion is not sufficient.
439714
NathanJr is correct, however, mine didn't work at all, I was very disappointed, Amazon being awesome did get me another set of speakers at a great price...